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Post by Kenji Katana on Dec 31, 2010 13:19:40 GMT -5
As Kenji steps into the big building that houses the office of Carmella Blackheart, he notices streamers saying "Happy Birthday Carmella" and Cake and Ice Cream. He sniffs and says...
Shit, looks like somebody had a birthday. One day older on the New Year, yea she's probably into Voodoo and shit too.
He walks up to the front desk and says...
I'm here to see Ms. Blackheart. Make it quick, I got people I could be killin' right now.
He unsheathes Whiplash.
You know what I mean?
Yes sir... I.... I know what you mean.
The secretary, obviously scared, buzzes for Carmella
Ms. Blackheart? Mr. Um.... Excuse me what's your name?
Kenji Katana.
Mr. Kenjia Katana is here to see you. Now? Ok. She's ready to see you.
Finally, some service in this bitch.
He steps down the hall and enters Carmella's office.
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Post by Carmella Blackheart on Dec 31, 2010 17:13:24 GMT -5
In steps a young man with a sword curiously enough on his back. A sword it would appear as she seen on the closed circuit camera that he doesn't seem too afraid to pull out on anyone. This...was a problem.
So he's one of those. Okay...
Mr. Katana...God, that sounds like a video game character...please have a seat.
I don't know what your motivation is, or what it is you're expecting to get here in the XWA, but let me get this one thing clear to you right here and now if we're going to do business past this day.
If EVER I see that sword in my building again, you'll be escorted out of here by my private security into the NYPD's custody...and I give you fair warning, they are armed and trained well enough to deal with a piece of riff-raff like you. Furthermore, your contract will be voided, and you'll not receive a single penny of my money.
Are we clear on that, sir?
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Post by Kenji Katana on Dec 31, 2010 17:50:11 GMT -5
He smirks at the troubled look on her face.
Yea yea, relax, I wasn't gonna kill anyone with it. I was just tryna scare her for the laughs. In fact...
He lays Whiplash on her desk.
Happy? Now there's no way I can kill anyone with it. You can keep it if you like, that isn't the real whiplash anyways.
He unsheathes it and slides his finger across the blade. Nothing happens...
See? It's fake. I expected you to think it was real, due to my history and all. I was just trying to prove a point to you Ms Blackheart...
I'm too smart to bring a real sword into a business establishment. I'm not one of those wanna-be thugs that runs around with a gun, or in this case.... sword....
He lays the fake blade down on her desk.
and claims to be hard. I'ma deny the fact that I'm a thug. Me? I let my fighting, and my reputation do the talking. 10 years gettin' by on two things.... my fists, and my sword. My business associate Dragon, he handled most of the gang things that didn't have to do with going out.
Now, let's talk XWA. I've already met Tyson Terra, and he was givin' me some speech about a war and shit goin' on. You know anything about this? Because I think I'ma stay exactly where I am, by myself. I don't need nobody. Hell, I'm only wrestlin' for the money, and to get away from the gang life...
He picks up the dummy sword and throws it on the floor.
Now, Ms. Blackheart, you ready to let a typical gangster wanna-be who carries around a sword into your organization? I think I've already changed your initial thoughts about me.
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Post by Carmella Blackheart on Dec 31, 2010 18:58:07 GMT -5
Hmmm...that's interesting.
She leans back in her chair, taking a good long look at this replica sword on her desk.
They say "never judge a book by it's cover", but you're a good actor. I'm sure you must've found that amusing. Don't think that you're going to get an apology from me though, because the joke wasn't very funny.
Still, I'm happy to see you're not a nutjob who thought that this was "Saint's Row" or something. So, I suppose all that's left now is "business".
Now, I don't know what you mean by saying something about Tyson Terra and some "war" of some kind, but I've been through enough of those in my lifetime to know how to win them.
Terra, certainly one sinister character in his own right, seeing what he helped to do in the 2010 season. Just what was he doing talking to this man though, that was anyone's guess.
But this isn't about him...it's about you. So, you say you're here for the money and to get away from the life you were living. Sounds good and all, but have you done any research as to know exactly what you're getting into here?
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Post by Kenji Katana on Dec 31, 2010 19:22:35 GMT -5
Heh, yea, if this wrestlin' shit doesn't work out, I've always wanted to be an actor. But not a normal kind of actor... ever heard of porn? Psssh, of course you have. I've always had this thought in the back of my head of dabbling in that.
Kenji takes a seat. He glances at the dummy sword, before taking a beath and speaking again.
Kenji means intelligent second son. I'm very intelligent, as you've seen. It also means strong and vigorous, and I'm strong in more places than one.
He smiles.
Although I forget what vigorous means.
He chuckles and glances again at the fake sword.
Now Ms. Blackheart, I wouldn't come to the XWA without knowing what I was getting myself into. I've seen some of my competition, but I've always been more interested in the ladies....
Oh, and I'll just tell you this right now.
An evil smile crosses his face.
Fuck championships. 10 pounds of gold around my waist doesn't mean shit to me. I mean, you can put me in title matches and shit, but It's not like that's my main goal. My main goal, if to prove myself. To you, to the XWA fans, to everybody. I don't give a fuck who holds what title, or any of that bullshit. I'm aimin' to be at the top of the food chain, gold around my waist or not. But, the pure title would be my first conquest, seeing as pure rules fit me very well. No rope breaks, means no way they can get out if I get the Cicada Clutch.
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Post by Carmella Blackheart on Dec 31, 2010 19:41:04 GMT -5
So you'd actually have intentions of stepping into the ring against Magnus? That makes you different from most right off the bat.
One can never be sure of anything in Carmella's line of work. You never know when someone means what they say or when they're just saying anything to make you believe them. In his own unique way though, Katana was coming off as both of those things. He could've easily been one of the atypical "I'm the greatest" types that use to fill her roster, and she was impressed that he wasn't that case.
I like the fact that you're straightforward, but realistic. This business...in all truth...needs more men like you in it who put the job first and their own pride second. If you can back up all that you've said, you could be a serious contender.
But, I'd be careful around the Diamonds. My ladies aren't the type who just go for just anyone. They are professionals after all. There's something you'd better put some serious research in before you think you can gain the favor of. Just a little advice. I've seen enough skirt chasers get shot down around here as well.
You seem to have a certain level of focus. Don't lose it, because it could be the difference between fulfilling your goals, whatever they are, and failing in them.
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Post by Kenji Katana on Dec 31, 2010 20:08:50 GMT -5
Yea, I'd take on Magnus. But if It's ok with you, and it probably will be, I'd like to earn it first. Give me some of the littler guys before I get to Magnus. Because, if I can get that title from around his waist and around mines, I'm guaran-damn-teeing you you'll get some good matches out of me.
Basically, I'm not gonna say I'm the shit, or I'm the greatest, and given my background, you'd probably expect that. I don't let my pride get the better of me. I've learned better than that. But the XWA, can save me from my past. I want to be better than all the gang shit.
I view the XWA, as salvation.
Now, would the XWA have room for me?
His faces changes to a look of questioning.
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Post by Carmella Blackheart on Dec 31, 2010 20:33:11 GMT -5
Well, a man like him would have you prove yourself before he stepped in the ring with you anyway. I don't know, he's just...like that for some reason. But you sound ready to take on whatever comes your way, and I like how that sounds.
I think I'm ready to take you off of the "prospect" list and offer you a full contract for the upcoming season.
It was customary for Carmella to put her stamp on the contract of every man and woman who was hired to work in the XWA. She embosses her seal of approval on the sheet of paper and presents it to Katana from across her desk.
Feel free to look it over. I'm sure you'll find that the starting salary is quite generous. The only thing I ask...no...demand, is you make my investment in you worth the money.
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Post by Kenji Katana on Dec 31, 2010 20:56:38 GMT -5
He looks at the contact and is surprised at the starting salary. He takes the fake whiplash and starts to head out the door. He stops right before the door.
I wont let you down. Oh and you should step up your security, I'm surprised I was allowed to come in here. I'm sure you have other things to tend to, so I'll be out. But I'll keep in touch.
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